Marriage License Requirements in Michigan
Michigan has some of the lowest marriage license fees in the country, and its 33-day validity window is shorter than most states — don’t apply too far ahead of your wedding date. Requirements below apply statewide; fees are set by each county.
| Minimum age to marry | 18 without consent. Ages 16–17 require notarized written parental or guardian consent. |
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| Waiting period | 3 days after application, waivable by the county clerk “for good and sufficient cause shown.” |
| License validity | 33 days from the date of application, usable anywhere in the state. |
| Blood test required | No |
Counties we cover in Michigan
Requirements above are set by Michigan state law and apply the same way in every county. The fee, hours, and exact application process are set locally — select your county above for those specifics.